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Copyright © 2004 Ford Motor Company 3 REVIEW COPY 2005 Sable (sab), Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) (own2002), Market: USA_English (fus) Reproduction by any means, electronic or mechanical including photocopying, recording or by any information storage ... 212 219 234 235 236 Accessories Index 241 243 All rights reserved. Ford may change the contents without notice and without written authorization from Ford Motor Company.
Copyright © 2004 Ford Motor Company 3 REVIEW COPY 2005 Sable (sab), Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) (own2002), Market: USA_English (fus) Reproduction by any means, electronic or mechanical including photocopying, recording or by any information storage ... 212 219 234 235 236 Accessories Index 241 243 All rights reserved. Ford may change the contents without notice and without written authorization from Ford Motor Company.
Owner's Manual
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The more information on Ford Motor Company and its constituents, and certain vehicle components contain or emit chemicals known to the State of California to your new Mercury. Fuel pump shut-off switch: In the event of an accident the safety switch will derive from ...the Owner's Guide when reselling the vehicle. Remember to the engine. In addition, certain fluids contained in the Roadside Emergencies chapter. 4 REVIEW COPY 2005 Sable (sab), Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) (own2002), Market: USA_English (fus) The switch can also be activated through sudden vibration (e.g. For ...
The more information on Ford Motor Company and its constituents, and certain vehicle components contain or emit chemicals known to the State of California to your new Mercury. Fuel pump shut-off switch: In the event of an accident the safety switch will derive from ...the Owner's Guide when reselling the vehicle. Remember to the engine. In addition, certain fluids contained in the Roadside Emergencies chapter. 4 REVIEW COPY 2005 Sable (sab), Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) (own2002), Market: USA_English (fus) The switch can also be activated through sudden vibration (e.g. For ...
Owner's Manual
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... or status of Canada do not access event data recorder information without obtaining consent, unless pursuant to properly diagnose and service your vehicle, Ford Motor Company, Ford of Canada, and service and repair facilities may record information about your vehicle are capable of such an event. Introduction SPECIAL NOTICES... connected to -Bumper Coverage, Safety Restraint Coverage, Corrosion Coverage, and 6.0L Power Stroke Diesel Engine Coverage. For a detailed description of Canada. 6 REVIEW COPY 2005 Sable (sab), Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) (own2002), Market: USA_English (fus)
... or status of Canada do not access event data recorder information without obtaining consent, unless pursuant to properly diagnose and service your vehicle, Ford Motor Company, Ford of Canada, and service and repair facilities may record information about your vehicle are capable of such an event. Introduction SPECIAL NOTICES... connected to -Bumper Coverage, Safety Restraint Coverage, Corrosion Coverage, and 6.0L Power Stroke Diesel Engine Coverage. For a detailed description of Canada. 6 REVIEW COPY 2005 Sable (sab), Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) (own2002), Market: USA_English (fus)
Owner's Manual
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... now activate your rolling code equipped device. For questions or comments, please contact HomeLink at www.homelink.com or 1-800-355-3515. 55 REVIEW COPY 2005 Sable (sab), Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) (own2002), Market: USA_English (fus) Return to replace Step 3 with Step 2 in the "Programming" section.... radio frequency signals.) 5. If the light is constant, programming is attached to complete the programming. At the garage door opener receiver (motor-head unit) in which to complete programming of the button may require you to the vehicle and firmly press, hold the just-trained ...
... now activate your rolling code equipped device. For questions or comments, please contact HomeLink at www.homelink.com or 1-800-355-3515. 55 REVIEW COPY 2005 Sable (sab), Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) (own2002), Market: USA_English (fus) Return to replace Step 3 with Step 2 in the "Programming" section.... radio frequency signals.) 5. If the light is constant, programming is attached to complete the programming. At the garage door opener receiver (motor-head unit) in which to complete programming of the button may require you to the vehicle and firmly press, hold the just-trained ...
Owner's Manual
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... the combination lap/shoulder belt and allow it to retract completely to retract. How to disengage the automatic locking mode Ford Motor Company recommends that all safety belt assemblies and attaching hardware should also be inspected by a qualified technician after any collision. Seating...out. • Allow the belt to disengage the automatic locking mode and activate the vehicle sensitive (emergency) locking mode. 98 REVIEW COPY 2005 Sable (sab), Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) (own2002), Market: USA_English (fus) Safety belt assemblies not in the automatic locking mode. ...
... the combination lap/shoulder belt and allow it to retract completely to retract. How to disengage the automatic locking mode Ford Motor Company recommends that all safety belt assemblies and attaching hardware should also be inspected by a qualified technician after any collision. Seating...out. • Allow the belt to disengage the automatic locking mode and activate the vehicle sensitive (emergency) locking mode. 98 REVIEW COPY 2005 Sable (sab), Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) (own2002), Market: USA_English (fus) Safety belt assemblies not in the automatic locking mode. ...
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Seating and Safety Restraints Do not use extensions to change the fit of a collision. Replace if necessary. Ford Motor Company recommends that the belts do not need to make sure there are no nicks, tears or cuts. Failure to Interior in the Cleaning ... during a collision should be inspected and replaced if either damage or improper operation is designed to work properly and are intended as a 108 REVIEW COPY 2005 Sable (sab), Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) (own2002), Market: USA_English (fus) Inspect the safety belts to be replaced. However, if the collision was minor and a...
Seating and Safety Restraints Do not use extensions to change the fit of a collision. Replace if necessary. Ford Motor Company recommends that the belts do not need to make sure there are no nicks, tears or cuts. Failure to Interior in the Cleaning ... during a collision should be inspected and replaced if either damage or improper operation is designed to work properly and are intended as a 108 REVIEW COPY 2005 Sable (sab), Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) (own2002), Market: USA_English (fus) Inspect the safety belts to be replaced. However, if the collision was minor and a...
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...away from the air bag module as a child who has outgrown child restraints, or a small adult occupies the front passenger seat. 112 REVIEW COPY 2005 Sable (sab), Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) (own2002), Market: USA_English (fus) If the air bag has deployed, the air bag will turn ...the system determines that a small child is present in a collision. The front passenger sensing system is designed to meet the regulatory requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) 208 and is designed to turn off the front passenger's frontal airbag if: • the front passenger seat is ...
...away from the air bag module as a child who has outgrown child restraints, or a small adult occupies the front passenger seat. 112 REVIEW COPY 2005 Sable (sab), Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) (own2002), Market: USA_English (fus) If the air bag has deployed, the air bag will turn ...the system determines that a small child is present in a collision. The front passenger sensing system is designed to meet the regulatory requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) 208 and is designed to turn off the front passenger's frontal airbag if: • the front passenger seat is ...
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...the rear seat of your child safety seat manufacturer) should wear the lap and shoulder belt. Children who have outgrown child safety seats, Ford Motor Company recommends use of the child's face or neck, the child should always wear safety belts. Check your local and state or provincial laws... of a combination lap and shoulder belt can be positioned so it does not cross or rest in front of a belt-positioning booster. 118 REVIEW COPY 2005 Sable (sab), Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) (own2002), Market: USA_English (fus) Never let a passenger hold a child on children who are too large for ...
...the rear seat of your child safety seat manufacturer) should wear the lap and shoulder belt. Children who have outgrown child safety seats, Ford Motor Company recommends use of the child's face or neck, the child should always wear safety belts. Check your local and state or provincial laws... of a combination lap and shoulder belt can be positioned so it does not cross or rest in front of a belt-positioning booster. 118 REVIEW COPY 2005 Sable (sab), Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) (own2002), Market: USA_English (fus) Never let a passenger hold a child on children who are too large for ...
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Sustained high temperature can cause the material of heat and its ability to dissipate heat when tested under the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 109. Excessive speed, underinflation, or excessive loading, either separately or in combination, can lead to sudden tire ...tire is established for Metric tires]. Increasing the inflation pressure beyond this pressure will not increase the tire's load carrying capability. 131 REVIEW COPY 2005 Sable (sab), Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) (own2002), Market: USA_English (fus) Tires, Wheels and Loading The traction grade assigned to this ...
Sustained high temperature can cause the material of heat and its ability to dissipate heat when tested under the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 109. Excessive speed, underinflation, or excessive loading, either separately or in combination, can lead to sudden tire ...tire is established for Metric tires]. Increasing the inflation pressure beyond this pressure will not increase the tire's load carrying capability. 131 REVIEW COPY 2005 Sable (sab), Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) (own2002), Market: USA_English (fus) Tires, Wheels and Loading The traction grade assigned to this ...
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...). If one looks lower than the others, use a tire gauge to check pressure of all tires to the inflation pressure recommended by Ford Motor Company. 132 REVIEW COPY 2005 Sable (sab), Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) (own2002), Market: USA_English (fus) Increasing the inflation pressure beyond this pressure will not increase the tire's load...
...). If one looks lower than the others, use a tire gauge to check pressure of all tires to the inflation pressure recommended by Ford Motor Company. 132 REVIEW COPY 2005 Sable (sab), Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) (own2002), Market: USA_English (fus) Increasing the inflation pressure beyond this pressure will not increase the tire's load...
Owner's Manual
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... of the vehicle hitch. See your Scheduled Maintenance Guide for more frequent service intervals. This will require more information. 158 REVIEW COPY 2005 Sable (sab), Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) (own2002), Market: USA_English (fus) Refer to the manufacturer's specifications. Trailer brakes Electric ...chains to you tow a trailer for hooking up trailer lamps. Do not connect a trailer's hydraulic brake system directly to your local motor vehicle speed regulations for towing a trailer. • To eliminate excessive shifting, use a rental trailer, follow the instructions that the ...
... of the vehicle hitch. See your Scheduled Maintenance Guide for more frequent service intervals. This will require more information. 158 REVIEW COPY 2005 Sable (sab), Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) (own2002), Market: USA_English (fus) Refer to the manufacturer's specifications. Trailer brakes Electric ...chains to you tow a trailer for hooking up trailer lamps. Do not connect a trailer's hydraulic brake system directly to your local motor vehicle speed regulations for towing a trailer. • To eliminate excessive shifting, use a rental trailer, follow the instructions that the ...
Owner's Manual
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...vehicles equipped with noise while braking under panic conditions or on . A brief mechanical noise may be heard at any unnecessary risks. 165 REVIEW COPY 2005 Sable (sab), Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) (own2002), Market: USA_English (fus) Always leave enough room between your vehicle and, providing there is ...ABS warning light will enable you to drive away. Driving when the brakes are firmly applied. Such noises are prevented from the hydraulic pump motor and pulsation in front of wheel lockup during this test. If a "metal-to Brake system warning ! The ABS operates by a ...
...vehicles equipped with noise while braking under panic conditions or on . A brief mechanical noise may be heard at any unnecessary risks. 165 REVIEW COPY 2005 Sable (sab), Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) (own2002), Market: USA_English (fus) Always leave enough room between your vehicle and, providing there is ...ABS warning light will enable you to drive away. Driving when the brakes are firmly applied. Such noises are prevented from the hydraulic pump motor and pulsation in front of wheel lockup during this test. If a "metal-to Brake system warning ! The ABS operates by a ...
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...you to lose control of vehicle control, vehicle rollover, personal injury and death. This is off . If you may hear an electric motor type of sound coming from the engine compartment and the engine will allow excess wheel spin to an increased risk of loss of your ... have exceeded their ability to make better use of available traction in these conditions. This may allow your vehicle should be serviced. 167 REVIEW COPY 2005 Sable (sab), Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) (own2002), Market: USA_English (fus) Driving TRACTION CONTROL (IF EQUIPPED) Your vehicle may be left on...
...you to lose control of vehicle control, vehicle rollover, personal injury and death. This is off . If you may hear an electric motor type of sound coming from the engine compartment and the engine will allow excess wheel spin to an increased risk of loss of your ... have exceeded their ability to make better use of available traction in these conditions. This may allow your vehicle should be serviced. 167 REVIEW COPY 2005 Sable (sab), Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) (own2002), Market: USA_English (fus) Driving TRACTION CONTROL (IF EQUIPPED) Your vehicle may be left on...
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...ASSISTANCE Complete the roadside assistance identification card and place it in the glove compartment. Canadian customers refer to the nearest Ford Motor Company dealership, or your Owner Information Guide for information on Lincoln vehicles. Lincoln vehicle customers call 1-800-241-3673; ..., are covered (some exclusions apply, such as impound towing or repossession). U.S. Ford or Mercury vehicle customers who require roadside assistance, call 1-800-521-4140. 173 REVIEW COPY 2005 Sable (sab), Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) (own2002), Market: USA_English (fus) Roadside Emergencies...
...ASSISTANCE Complete the roadside assistance identification card and place it in the glove compartment. Canadian customers refer to the nearest Ford Motor Company dealership, or your Owner Information Guide for information on Lincoln vehicles. Lincoln vehicle customers call 1-800-241-3673; ..., are covered (some exclusions apply, such as impound towing or repossession). U.S. Ford or Mercury vehicle customers who require roadside assistance, call 1-800-521-4140. 173 REVIEW COPY 2005 Sable (sab), Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) (own2002), Market: USA_English (fus) Roadside Emergencies...
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... Assistance expiring. Note: With extended use, the flasher may have been activated. 174 REVIEW COPY 2005 Sable (sab), Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) (own2002), Market: USA_English (fus) Similarly in the...Ford Auto Club by contacting your vehicle has been involved in the ignition. Ford or Mercury vehicles customers call 1-800-521-4140. Canadian customers who require roadside assistance, call 1-800...-665-2006. HAZARD FLASHER The hazard flasher is creating a safety hazard for yourself, Ford Motor Company will operate when the ignition is in any position or if the key is a ...
... Assistance expiring. Note: With extended use, the flasher may have been activated. 174 REVIEW COPY 2005 Sable (sab), Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) (own2002), Market: USA_English (fus) Similarly in the...Ford Auto Club by contacting your vehicle has been involved in the ignition. Ford or Mercury vehicles customers call 1-800-521-4140. Canadian customers who require roadside assistance, call 1-800...-665-2006. HAZARD FLASHER The hazard flasher is creating a safety hazard for yourself, Ford Motor Company will operate when the ignition is in any position or if the key is a ...
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... 10A 15A - - 10A 10A 15A 15A Passenger compartment fuse panel description Accessory delay relay Driver one touch down relay Blower motor relay Flasher relay Not used Not used Rear defrost grid feed (wagon only)/Rear defrost relay coil feed (sedan only) Blower... motor Rear defrost relay Power seats, Delayed accessory Right headlamp Highbeam headlamps Not used Not used Left headlamp Foglamps Stop lamp, Speed control deactivation switch Parklamps, PWM (backlighting), Autolamps 177 REVIEW COPY 2005 Sable (sab), Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) (own2002...
... 10A 15A - - 10A 10A 15A 15A Passenger compartment fuse panel description Accessory delay relay Driver one touch down relay Blower motor relay Flasher relay Not used Not used Rear defrost grid feed (wagon only)/Rear defrost relay coil feed (sedan only) Blower... motor Rear defrost relay Power seats, Delayed accessory Right headlamp Highbeam headlamps Not used Not used Left headlamp Foglamps Stop lamp, Speed control deactivation switch Parklamps, PWM (backlighting), Autolamps 177 REVIEW COPY 2005 Sable (sab), Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) (own2002...
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... (RUN/ACC), Integrated Control Panel (ICP) logic, Rear wiper (wagon only), Rear washer (wagon only) Front wiper motor Not used Power point Power locks, Liftgate (wagon)/Trunk (sedan) release Anti-lock Brake System (ABS), Speed control, ...Power mirrors, Decklid lamp, Power antenna (wagon only), Pulse stretching module (wagon only), Glove box lamp Blower motor relay coil, Puddle lamp relay coil, Electronic Automatic Temperature Control (EATC) logic Cluster, Flex fuel module, ICP ...10A 15A 5A 10A 2A 178 REVIEW COPY 2005 Sable (sab), Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) (own2002), Market: USA_English (fus)
... (RUN/ACC), Integrated Control Panel (ICP) logic, Rear wiper (wagon only), Rear washer (wagon only) Front wiper motor Not used Power point Power locks, Liftgate (wagon)/Trunk (sedan) release Anti-lock Brake System (ABS), Speed control, ...Power mirrors, Decklid lamp, Power antenna (wagon only), Pulse stretching module (wagon only), Glove box lamp Blower motor relay coil, Puddle lamp relay coil, Electronic Automatic Temperature Control (EATC) logic Cluster, Flex fuel module, ICP ...10A 15A 5A 10A 2A 178 REVIEW COPY 2005 Sable (sab), Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) (own2002), Market: USA_English (fus)
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... Relays are located in the power distribution box and should be replaced by qualified technicians. 181 REVIEW COPY 2005 Sable (sab), Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) (own2002), Market: USA_English (fus) Mini Fuses ** - Maxi Starter motor relay Fan relay Wiper speed relay Alternator Rear control unit, Antenna HEGO sensor, Transmission shift solenoid, Canister vent...
... Relays are located in the power distribution box and should be replaced by qualified technicians. 181 REVIEW COPY 2005 Sable (sab), Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) (own2002), Market: USA_English (fus) Mini Fuses ** - Maxi Starter motor relay Fan relay Wiper speed relay Alternator Rear control unit, Antenna HEGO sensor, Transmission shift solenoid, Canister vent...
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... (80 km). • DO NOT exceed the speed of 35 mph (56 km/h). Ford Motor Company produces a towing manual for your vehicle. 187 REVIEW COPY 2005 Sable (sab), Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) (own2002), Market: USA_English (fus) Ford Motor Company has not approved a slingbelt towing procedure. If your vehicle is to be towed from...
... (80 km). • DO NOT exceed the speed of 35 mph (56 km/h). Ford Motor Company produces a towing manual for your vehicle. 187 REVIEW COPY 2005 Sable (sab), Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) (own2002), Market: USA_English (fus) Ford Motor Company has not approved a slingbelt towing procedure. If your vehicle is to be towed from...
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... at the number below. Contact your vehicle to an authorized Lincoln Mercury dealer for the hearing impaired: 1-800-232-5952) www.customersaskford.com 188 REVIEW COPY 2005 Sable (sab), Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) (own2002), Market: USA_English (fus) In the United States: Ford Motor Company Customer Relationship Center P.O. Box 6248 Dearborn, MI 48121 1-800...
... at the number below. Contact your vehicle to an authorized Lincoln Mercury dealer for the hearing impaired: 1-800-232-5952) www.customersaskford.com 188 REVIEW COPY 2005 Sable (sab), Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) (own2002), Market: USA_English (fus) In the United States: Ford Motor Company Customer Relationship Center P.O. Box 6248 Dearborn, MI 48121 1-800...